Past Speakers

Harun Mehmedinović is a Bosnian film director, cinematographer and producer. He is a survivor of the Siege of Sarajevo, the longest war siege in modern history. Harun co-produced and filmed Leonardo DiCaprio’s Ice on Fire, IMAX epic Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time, Legion 44. His Bosnian Genocide based short film In the Name of the Son won over 30 international award including being shortlisted for the Live Action Short Film Academy Award. Harun’s a collaborator with legendary bands The Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, Paul Simon and John Mayer in creating their concert visuals, as well as a contributor to National Geographic, BBC Earth, Time Magazine and many other publications. Harun is a graduate of American Film Institute and UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.